Talking Tactics discuss Bayern Munich winning the Bundesliga 10 consecutive years. Is that good for German football, and should they have four automatic Champions League spots? Paris Saint-Germain fans booed Messi's goal and the 1-1 result against Lens which saw them win Ligue 1 — they want more. Barcelona lost to a volcano: is Xavi's honeymoon phase over? We preview the Champions League semi-finals, and give our predictions. Also, Chelsea scraped a win, Liverpool beat Everton, and Manchester United continue to struggle as the race for Top 4 remains confusing between them, Arsenal, and Tottenham.

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In this episode of "Talking with..." Daniel sits down with Zito Madu.

They discuss Zito's football journey. From Nigeria to the United States, finding places to play in Detroit and surrounding areas. Giving up football to spite his father, walking on his university's team, playing professionally in Turkey, then joining SB Nation to write about the game. That led to a conversation on writing, reading, and the fun of being a writer. We touch on his love for Arsenal, AC Milan, and Marseille, then some Nigeria banter before the quick-fire round.

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On the pandemic and sports: https://www.sbnation.com/2020/3/12/21177017/coronavirus-sports-cancellations-soccer-champions-league-nba-march-madness-ncaa-tournament

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Talking Tactics discuss Manchester United beating Norwich City with a Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick. Why Cristiano is both solution, and cause of the problem. Is Liverpool v Manchester City the best rivalry in English football, or does some combination of Ferguson's Man United, Wenger's Arsenal, and Mourinho's Chelsea have a better case; and do you need animosity to be rivals? Real Madrid keep winning from behind, proving a winner's mentality. Benzema's Ballon d'Or credentials are growing. Have Hope wishes he could go on loan. And we take your questions on "bottle genes," Queen Lizzie's teams, and why is football culture so loose with Islamic phrases amongst others.

*Taped while watching the second half of Napoli 1-1 Roma.

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In this episode of "Talking with..." Daniel sits down with Tosin Makinde of CBS Sports.

They discuss his Manchester United origin story. What it's like to move countries as a kid, and find your way in new environments. The footballing culture in England as opposed to the United States. Is there any question as to who Tosin would play for internationally? Man United's seeming appointment of Erik ten Hag. What it's like to cover football as work, and the ultimate ambition for his broadcasting career. We end with some quick fire questions on the World Cup/Nigeria, football films, the mixtape era, and more trivial fun.

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Talking Tactics discuss Manchester City 2-2 Liverpool. Did the game match the hype, and who is favourite to win the title? Everton beat Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo had a bad performance - we wonder if lashing out at fans was in response to his own struggles? Why are so many journalists against skillfulness? Arsenal are slipping, Spurs aren't.. Chelsea beat Southampton 6-0; yet despite scoring twice Werner still suffers. Who takes Serve A? PSG's double hat-trick, and we answer your questions about Lukaku and players from Real Madrid we'd take.

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In this episode of "Talking with..." Daniel sits down with Carl Anka of The Athletic.

They discuss his trip to Ghana and Nigeria, where he covered both World Cup qualification ties between the west African rivals. They explore his personal ties with Ghana, whether he found writing easier while on assignment, the process of entering and accessing stadiums, African Fanta, playing against kids in the park, and the qualification matches themselves, with some quick-fire questions to end. And, of course, which jollof is better?

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Talking Tactics discuss Chelsea losing to Brentford. Have Hope thinks Lukaku is proof of Serie A tax being real. Ralf Rangnick continues his inability to change Manchester United's fortunes, as his team drop more points against Leicester. Manchester City and Liverpool are playing the biggest game of the Premier League season on April 10th, we give some contextual and pre-match thoughts. Pedri is that guy. Imagine if Benzema took all the penalties. Were the Juventus v Inter referees really that bad? Messi, Neymar, and Mbappé all scored in the same game, finally. And we take your questions.

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Talking Tactics discuss Italy missing the World Cup for the second time in a row. Should Mancini have taken Balotelli, what happened to Jorginho and Donnarumma, and might the heavyweight's absence be used by FIFA to accelerate the Wenger calendar? Canada are in the World Cup for the first time since 1986, have they shown the United States a blueprint? Are west Africa in trouble against north Africa, and Have Hope isn't hopeful for the second leg of the Jollof Derby between Ghana and Nigeria. Football is political, but could misinform you if you aren't careful. And could Roman Abramovich stop the sale of Chelsea Football Club should his reported poisoning by [redacted] be found true?

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Talking Tactics discuss Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona in El Clásico. Aubameyang's post-Arsenal revival. Dembélé bearing fruit. Vinicius' dive, and what are the chances Real Madrid wear black in the Bernabéu again? Manchester City and Liverpool were drawn in the FA Cup. Crystal Palace will play Chelsea in the other semi-final, thanks to Everton. Have Hope thinks the media enabling of Lampard is mostly to blame for his public outburst at his players; Daniel thinks it's imposter syndrome.. We also took your questions about Barça, Madrid, Palace, Zidane, and which players are good as "Robin," but can be "Batman" if they get the signal.

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Talking Tactics discuss the Champions League exploits of Robert Lewandowski. Karim Benzema and Real Madrid sending Paris Saint-Germain into question. Cristiano Ronaldo is a gunman. Harry Kane is a gunman too, but to what end? And before we take your questions we had a good debate about whether Chelsea fans begging for Saudi owners should be frowned upon, or if it's simply part of the game.

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